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Indian startup head appointed as new WhatsApp boss

Meta has tapped Indian fintech founder Kunal Shah as the new head of WhatsApp, as the US tech giant seeks ways to monetise the messaging app's massive user base. The announcement, made Monday night, was accompanied...

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Five things to know about Reddit

A guest in a top hat before walks pat a Reddit logo before the opening bell as Reddit begins trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York

Travel advisers: When to let a professional plan your trip

Decades ago, your vacation most likely began with a visit to a travel agent, who relied on a combination of expertise and connections to find the best deals on plane tickets, hotels, tours, and more. (Weston Wei/The New York Times)

Apple blocks Fortnite game creators from iOS market in EU

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Smart toy robots pose cyber risk to kids

An Android-based robot designed for kids is equipped with a built-in video camera and microphone.

American lunar lander 'alive and well,' images expected soon

Odysseus landed near the lunar south pole on Thursday

Unravelling the Impact of social media on children

Social media use can negatively impact children by distracting them, disrupting sleep, and exposing them to bullying

OpenAI deal that values company at $80 billion

OpenAIs offices in San Francisco, Nov. 19, 2023. (Jason Henry/The New York Times)

OpenAI launches AI model that turns text into video

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Google goes big on ChatGPT-style chatbot

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Apple Vision Pro is a marvel. but who will buy it?

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Facebook, the social network old-timer, turns 20

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Facebook, the social network old-timer, turns 20

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Phones track everything but their role in car wrecks

A highway sign encourages drivers to stop at a rest area for safe texting

Fit at 40: the revolutionary Apple Mac in numbers

Part of an early model central processing unit is seen on display at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California, as the museum celebrates Mac's 40th birthday. — AFP

That smartphone in your hand changes how you walk

Hunching over a device can mess with your gait, slow you down, and poison your mood. And that’s before you trip and fall. (Niklas Wesner/The New York Times)
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